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Homecoming Picnic: Sun, Sep 13
Join us for our annual Homecoming Picnic on Sunday, September 13! Good food, good friends, music and a VT September cookout! Join in the fun and invite your friends to the First Congregational Church Homecoming Picnic following the 10 a.m. … Continue reading
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UCC Responds to Burned Churches in the South
The United Church of Christ is working to support recovery and rebuilding of burned African American churches and communities in the southern United States. You can give online to this effort via our e-giving site by clicking here and selecting … Continue reading
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Summer Worship Schedule
Beginning on June 21 and running through September 6, First Congregational Church will offer just one worship service each Sunday at 9 a.m. during the summer months. We will resume offering two Sundays services on September 13. Additionally, our church … Continue reading
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Take Me Out to the Ball Games!
Come to a Vermont Lake Monsters baseball game at Burlington’s own Centennial Field this summer with First Congregational Church. Get to know your fellow members in a leisurely summer setting. Everyone is welcome, young and old; feel free to bring … Continue reading
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Here are just a few of the exciting volunteer opportunities available through First Congregational Church this summer: Small Potatoes – Sandwich makers: Small Potatoes is a free community Saturday breakfast and bag lunch that is served to anyone who comes … Continue reading
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Go Local with YES in July
July 6 through 9 will find a group of gifted and generous teens and adults from First Church devoting time and enjoying themselves as they volunteer in support of the Sara Holbrook Community Center’s New Arrivals Summer Program for children. … Continue reading
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Per Capita Payments – Let’s Help Strengthen the UCC in VT!
Our annual VT Conference United Church of Christ per member (Per Capita) dues are important, as they help fund the vital ministries of the VT Conference. Along with many other examples, including faithful summer programming for children and youth at … Continue reading
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Jazz Sunday – Sun, Jun 14
Sunday, June 14th at 10 a.m. is set for our annual, anticipated with foot-tapping joy, Jazz Sunday Worship! Please plan to stay for delicious ice cream, served on the front lawn of the church, as the Onion River Jazz Band … Continue reading
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Conversations on Pain, Suffering and Grief
Pastor Sally May and Michael Samara will be facilitating a 6-week conversation focused on pain, suffering and grief beginning on Thursday, May 14th, as we read and discuss “Praying Our Goodbyes” by Joyce Rupp. We will gather on Thursdays at … Continue reading
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Pilgrimage for Earth ~ Standing on Holy Ground (Sun, Jun 7)
On Sunday, June 7th, First Congregational Church will host the staff of Kairos Earth for the culminating event of a week-long bike ride across New England. The Kairos staff will complete their pilgrimage by biking into Burlington in time to … Continue reading
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